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09-08-2007, 12:46 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 9
Weight Statistics 09/17/07 Surgery Date:
Height: 275 lb Start Weight:
220 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
55 lb Weight Loss:
80 lb Lb Left to Lose:
20 % % Lost:
1 1/2 to 2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.2 BMI Start:
47.2 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |  Surgery 9-17-07  Hi there,Im new to the site and wanted to ask if there was any advice before the surgery? I have go some protein shakes. But what other kinds of things do you feel maybe helpful? Also, about how long did it take you to recover to the point where you could go back to school or work? Thanks for any advice! Dimples :O) 
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09-08-2007, 03:05 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 4,700
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
287 lb Start Weight:
164 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.8571428571 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.4872528616 BMI Start:
29.9927159209 BMI Current:
25.6035379813 BMI Goal:
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Dimples, Everyone heals so differently, so you are going to see a lot of advice on this thread. I was out for 2 weeks and went back p/t for 4 weeks. I bought all kinds of stuff preop, but ended up throwing it out after the surgery, because I no longer liked the taste of it. I wish you best best of luck and hope you have a speedy recovery. |
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09-08-2007, 06:07 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
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MAKE sure you have your multi vitamin... i use the chewable centrums. I actually began takeing them after my first surgeon visit. MAKE sure you have your chapstick for the hospitol i know i needed. these links might help ya: http://www.renewedreflections.com/fo...gery-tips.html http://www.renewedreflections.com/fo...-with-you.html good luck and were here for all your q's!
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09-08-2007, 06:48 AM
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Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. Congratulations on your date, keeping you in my prayers for an uneventful surgery and uncomplicated recovery. (((((((HUGS)))))) May your journey go well.
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09-08-2007, 07:31 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC the best place in the world to live!
Posts: 2,986
Weight Statistics Halloween 2005 Start Date:
4' 11"
Height:
212 lb Start Weight:
127 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
85 lb Weight Loss:
-3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.0943396226 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 42.8141338696 BMI Start:
25.6480896294 BMI Current:
26.2539500144 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  Welcome!
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09-08-2007, 09:55 AM
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| Guru In Training  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Phila, PA
Posts: 272
Weight Statistics 6/15/07 - Lost 30bls prior to surgery Start Date:
Sept. 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
314 lb Start Weight:
212 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
102 lb Weight Loss:
67 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.4840764331 % % Lost:
Spring of 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 53.8920898438 BMI Start:
36.3857421875 BMI Current:
24.8864746094 BMI Goal:
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Hi Dimples welcome to the site. You will find so much helpful information and support on this site. The links from Lisa above have alot of useful info on them. I am having surgery the same day as you. This site has been invaluable to me. Read through some of the old posts thay have answers to all kinds of questions. I have gotten my vitmans, and some protine for when I get home, I did not buy too much though because eveyone says that your taste changes after surgery and I don't want to end up throwing it away so I will just wait until after to stock up. I a packing lite for the hospital. Your DR. and Hospital is a good place to get information about how to prepare for everything. I look forward to after surgery we can commiserate, and support each other. All the luck in the world to you and may God Bless You.
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09-13-2007, 09:51 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 4,729
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
339 lb Start Weight:
177 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
17 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.7876106195 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 54.7100550964 BMI Start:
28.5654269972 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
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welcome, and good luck on your upcomming surgery. i was out of work for 2 weeks then back to work full time with no restrictions. and i actually felt good enough to go back before then but figured i could use the vacation. everyone is different so take it as it comes and see how you feel.
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09-14-2007, 01:10 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 9
Weight Statistics 09/17/07 Surgery Date:
Height: 275 lb Start Weight:
220 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
55 lb Weight Loss:
80 lb Lb Left to Lose:
20 % % Lost:
1 1/2 to 2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.2 BMI Start:
47.2 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  Thank You
Hi everyone. I wanted to Thank everyone that responded to my question. I will 4 sure look at the sites that were provided Talk with you more after Monday. Wish me luck!!!  Dimples636 (mel)
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09-14-2007, 07:13 AM
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| Cub Reporter  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Posts: 90
Weight Statistics August 25, 2006 Start Date:
August 25, 2006 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
265 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
90 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.9622641509 % % Lost:
August 25, 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 45.4821777344 BMI Start:
30.0354003906 BMI Current:
27.4609375 BMI Goal:
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My dr only gave us limited things to eat/drink. I hated the runny oatmeal, grits didn't go down well, but I ate instant potatoes, a lot, with butter! Also soup - cream of . . . (but remember only 2 ozs. I bought these little cups from Target which only holds 3 ozs. It made it much easier and I could almost fill it. Also ate yogurt - no fruit in it must be smooth. Good luck to everyone. It's wonderfully exciting when everytime you weigh in you've lost weight. Also I bought a great scale. It has a memory in it and tells you what you've lost (or gained) since the last time and keeps a running total. Some people say not to weigh but I weight every am. My dr recommends it as well - he says you can keep better track esp when you are further out and can see right away if you gain anything and can react immediately.
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09-14-2007, 07:46 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Virginia
Posts: 579
Weight Statistics 4/30/2007 Start Date:
9/5/07 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
233 lb Start Weight:
140 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
39.9141630901 % % Lost:
Nov 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 39.9899902344 BMI Start:
24.0283203125 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
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Cottage Cheese works well for me, also yogurt. Some SF pudding, low fat milk, eggs, refried beans, or any other kind that you might want to blenderize. Buy SMALL quantities. One package of instant oatmeal is lasting me through 4 meals!
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